Accounting Manager (CPA) – Insurance Brokerage | Hamilton, ON

Job summary

The Accounting Manager will lead the accounting team, oversee financial performance, and manage internal controls and reporting. They are responsible for payroll processing, budget preparation, and identifying opportunities for process automation.

Job details

Accounting Manager (CPA) – Insurance Brokerage | Hamilton, ON About Morison Insurance Morison Insurance is a family-owned independent brokerage with over 100 team members across six Southern Ontario locations. Over 30 years, we've grown from one downtown Hamilton office into one of the region's most trusted names in insurance. Every decision we make is guided by our five core values: Go Beyond, Evolve, Own It, Our Promise, and Unified. Why this role matters This is the senior finance seat in a growing, owner-led business. You'll report directly to the Director - IT, Admin and Finance and be the person leadership relies on to understand the numbers behind our growth. You'll own the accounting function, and you'll have real room to modernize how we do it: controls, reporting, systems, and process. This is an on-site role in Hamilton, Monday to Friday. What you'll own Financial leadership and controls Lead and develop the accounting team, and monitor the company's overall financial performance Design, document, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls Safeguard the accuracy and integrity of all transaction data Reporting, budgeting, and insight Deliver monthly interim financial statements and operating metrics to leadership Lead budget preparation, variance analysis, and management cost reporting Turn financial results into clear, practical recommendations for the leadership team Compliance and operations Manage and process semi-monthly payroll for 100+ employees across six locations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely remittances Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections Prepare government returns, remittances, and payments Continuous improvement Identify and lead process and systems improvements, including automation opportunities Lead special projects that support the company's growth What you bring CPA designation (or in the final stages of completing it) 2+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in insurance, financial services, or a private company Experience managing budgets, financial controls, and month-end close Hands-on payroll processing experience Strong communication skills, and the ability to explain numbers to non-finance leaders Curiosity about new tools and better ways of working Applied EPIC experience is an asset, not a requirement What we offer Competitive salary RRSP matching up to 7.5% Paid CPA dues Group health, dental, and vision benefits, plus Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 4 weeks' vacation, paid personal days, and extra days off at Christmas Early Friday close on long weekends from May through October Full commission on employee home and auto policies Continuing education support Modern offices and a team that genuinely cares Equal opportunity and accessibility Morison Insurance is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We provide disability-related accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Contact accessibility@morisoninsurance.ca or let your interviewer know if you need one. We appreciate all applications. We will contact candidates selected for interview, and we will follow up with everyone we interview.

What you’ll do

The Accounting Manager will lead the accounting team, oversee financial performance, and manage internal controls and reporting. They are responsible for payroll processing, budget preparation, and identifying opportunities for process automation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CPA designation or be in the final stages of completion. A minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in insurance or financial services, is required.

Benefits

• RRSP matching
• Paid CPA dues
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks vacation
• Paid personal days
• Continuing education support

Listed skills

• Accounting · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Collections · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial leadership
• Accounting
• Budgeting
• Payroll processing
• Financial reporting
• Internal controls
• Variance analysis
• Compliance
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Collections
• Process improvement
• Automation
• Communication
• Financial analysis
• Financial Controls
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Payroll Processing
• Month-End Closing
• Curiosity
• Variance Analysis
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Brokerage
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Software Design Documents
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Finance
• Financial Services
• Financial Statements
• Leadership
• Operations
• Remittance
• Transaction Data

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Insurance Broker
• Accounting Manager
• Accountants
• Financial Managers